The Self-Assessment Tool for Fieldwork Educator Competency (SAFECOM) is designed as a tool for fieldwork educators to provide a structure for self-reflection and assessment of their perceived level of competence and to identify areas for further development and improvements in their skills.
Work Squared Podcast is a project that was created by Mike Salemi, an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Western New England University. Work Squared is a free podcast that "seeks to inform OT/OTA fieldwork educators and students on strategies, clarifications, and related information on formatting a strong Level II fieldwork experience."
Evidence Connection articles provide clinical application of systematic reviews developed in conjunction with the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA’s) Evidence-Based Practice Project.
This document provides guidance from the Commission on Education (COE) outlining the purpose, structure, and recommended characteristics of Level II occupational therapy fieldwork experiences, emphasizing their role in bridging academic learning with clinical practice. It serves as a resource for academic programs and fieldwork sites to support student development, professional competency, and evidence-based practice in real-world settings.
